Armoy Ram & Female Sale
11th October 2014
Armoy
Mr D McKillop, Giants Causeway
The pre sale show was judged by Declan McKillop, Cushendall and sponsored by Alastair Simpson, Volac. Local producer Robert Loughridge, Orravale was placed first in the shearlings and Overall Champion with Eamon McKeegan, Glenane taking the honours of Reserve with his first prize ram lamb.
Top prices in the shearlings were: Dominic McCrystal, Drummuck 780, 320. Michelle Wright, Mullaghwee 780, 500, 400, 360, 320. James Harkin, J & S 740, 420. Robert Mulligan, Brague 600, 400, 340. Robert Loughridge, Orravale 560. William Adams, Holmview 550. Timothy Wray, Knockstacken 520, 460. Eamon McKeegan, Glenane 460. A & M Cowan, Tullyear 450, 410. C Butler, Glenmckeeran 420. J Rutlidge, Ednagee 410, 360, 350. Alastiar Christie, The Fields 400, 360. Frank Mckenny, Darragh 370, 300. Eamon McKeegan, Glenane 340. S Hammond, Sandholes 340. Roger Hayes, Castledamph 310. Colin Coulter, Carrick Rock 310, 300. Brendan Blaney, Tievebuaile Farm 310.
Ram Lambs: Eamon McKeegan, Glenane 700, 280. Richard Graham, Tullyvallen 550, 260. Robert Mulligan, Brague 540, 255. Adam Porter, Braeburn 500. S Hammond, Sandholes 480, 300, 280, 270, 260, 250. Michelle Wright, Mullaghwee 460, 280. James Harkin, J & S 420. Eamon Mckeegan, Glenane 340. J Laverty, Orraview 310, 300, 300. J Harkin, J & S 300, B Blaney, Tievebuaile Farm 300, 270. Eoin Loughran, Hilltop Farm 260.
Ewe lambs: Brendan Blaney, Tievebuaile Farm 210, 210, 200. Eamon McKeegan, Glenane 150, 140, 130.
Shearlings
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name | Lot Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Shearlings | Robert Loughridge | Orravale | 63 |
| 2nd | Shearlings | James Harkin | J & S | 36 |
| 3rd | Shearlings | Michelle Wright | Mullaghwee | 39 |
| 4th | Shearlings | S Hammond | Sandholes | 79 |
Ram Lambs
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name | Lot Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ram Lambs | E McKeegan | Glenane | 169 |
| 2nd | Ram Lambs | R Mulligan | Brague | 151 |
| 3rd | Ram Lambs | James Harkin | J & S | 89 |
| 4th | Ram Lambs | Michelle Wright | Mullaghwee | 178 |
Ewe Lambs
| Placing | Class | Exhibitor | Flock Name | Lot Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ewe Lambs | E McKeegan | Glenane | 215 |
| 2nd | Ewe Lambs | E McKeegan | Glenane | 216 |
| 3rd | Ewe Lambs | E McKeegan | Glenane | 217 |
| 4th | Ewe Lambs | Roger Hayes | Castledamph | 227 |
Bluefaced Champions
| Category | Exhibitor | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Champion | Robert Loughridge | Shearling |
| Reserve Overall Champion | Eamon McKeegan | Ram Lamb |
Gallery
Declan McKillop - judge, Alastair Sampson - Volac - sponsor and Robert Loughridge with his champion shearling
Alastair Sampson - Volac - sponsor, Hugo McKeegan with his ram lamb and Declan McKillop - judge
Alastair Sampson - Volac - sponsor, Hugo McKeegan with his ewe lamb and Declan McKillop - judge